Capnography-guided intubation

A method and apparatus for qualitative sensory signal, capnography-guided intubation is provided. A qualitative sen sory signal. Such as an audible signal, is generated during intubation of a patient to provide an audible indication of carbon dioxide levels, so as to facilitate proper placement of an intubation tube. The frequency of the audible signal corresponds […]

Modified esophageal doppler monitor methods for measuring aortic dp/dt and pulse wave velocity

A modified esophageal Doppler monitor with two ultrasonic Doppler transducers that is capable of measuring time rate change of pressure within the aorta and aortic pulse wave velocity is provided. Methods of using this modified monitor to assess aortic compliance, diagnose atherosclerotic disease and assess efficacy of therapeutic agents for atherosclerotic disease are also provided. […]